Photos: Dogs make waves in Carson and across LA County for Pooches in the Pool day

The public was Invited to bring their dogs to cool off In Six Los Angeles County Swimming Pools as part of Pooches In The Pool event on Labor Day. Victoria Regional Community Park Pool in Carson was home to the event in the South Bay. Juan Sixtos brought his 180lb St. Bernard Chloe to the event.
Photo By Chuck Bennett

Humans weren’t the only ones to take a break from work this warm Labor Day weekend. The Los Angeles County departments of Parks and Recreation and Animal Care and Control hosted their free Pooches in the Pool event on Monday.

The Victoria Regional Community Park in Carson was one of six locations offering dogs, big and little, the chance to jump in the pool and cool off. The first hour of the event, beginning at 5 p.m., was dedicated for the smaller dogs to enjoy the water without getting ruffed up by their larger brothers and sisters. The last hour allowed the pit bulls, huskies and other larger breeds to splash around with someone their own size.

While dogs of all sizes and breeds were welcomed, owners were required to bring current licensing and vaccination documents for the safety of others.

Sadly, owners were not allowed to join their furry friends in the water … but sometimes dogs need a little vacation from us too.